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Definition leaven in British English

leaven noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈlev(ə)n/
/ˈlev(ə)nɪŋ/
1

something that makes a situation, story, film etc more interesting, funny, or exciting

Synonyms and related words
act action ad-lib
2

a substance such as yeast that is added to a bread mixture so that it will contain air and will be bigger and lighter

Synonyms and related words
bake bakery crust
Definition leaven in British English